Volunteers Honoured at Annual Ceremony (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 22 Mar 2016
Purbeck's 'Volunteers of the Year' have been thanked at a Council ceremony which has become an annual fixture in the District. The volunteers, who do exceptional work for their local communities, received recognition and praise from Purbeck District Council Chairman, Councillor Bill Trite. This year's event was the eighth annual gathering to be hosted by the District Council....

Purbeck raises the flag for the Commonwealth (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 17 Mar 2016
Along with more than 500 local authorities, charities and community groups throughout the United Kingdom, Purbeck District Council raised the flag to show commitment to the Commonwealth ... Councillor Gary Suttle, Leader of Purbeck District Council, read a message from Kamalesh Sharma, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, which said....

Win a Ride In Tiger 131!

Edit World History Online 13 Feb 2016
To help raise funds for The Tank Museum, they are holding a raffle to give you the chance to win a ride in Tiger 131!. The lucky winner will be able to take a ride in the infamous Tiger 131 around our arena this coming Tiger Day, on 30th April 2016. 2nd prize is a ride in the Leopard and 3rd prize a ride in the Centurion, each to take place on Tiger Day ... Registered with Purbeck District Council in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005. ....

Multi-award winning information centre scoops tourism prize (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 05 Feb 2016
The Discover Purbeck Information Centre, run by Purbeck District Council, has been selected as a winner in the Tourist Information Service of the Year category at the recent South West Tourism Excellence Awards. Councillor Cherry Brooks, Economy and Infrastructure Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council, said....

Final chance to comment on Lytchett Matravers Plan (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 04 Feb 2016
Purbeck District Council has published a draft final version of the Lytchett Matravers Neighbourhood Plan for public consultation before it is sent to an independent examiner later this year ... Councillor Peter Wharf, Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council said ... at Lytchett Matravers library and the Purbeck District Council offices in Wareham....

Threatened 'Woodhenge' in Dorset set to stay

Edit BBC News 27 Jan 2016
A recreation of Stonehenge made from tree trunks that was threatened with demolition is set to remain in place. Pub landlord Charlie Newman built "Woodhenge" in a field by the Square and Compass at Worth Matravers, Dorset. He was initially told to dismantle his creation by Purbeck District Council as the structure contravened planning rules ... ....

Successful event for Park Home residents (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 10 Dec 2015
Organisations offered advice and information to over 100 Purbeck Park Home residents at a recent event in Wareham Town Hall ... With 10 licensed mobile home parks in Purbeck and in excess of 300 residential homes, Purbeck District Council, which organised the event, recognised the need to gather experts together from a range of services. Councillor Mike Lovell, Housing Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council, said....

Food hygiene rating scheme reaches milestone (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 26 Nov 2015
The National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, which has been a great success in Purbeck, is celebrating its fifth birthday ... Councillor Cherry Brooks, Economy and Infrastructure Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council, said. 'Purbeck District Council is proud to be part of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and these figures show the district's food businesses take food safety seriously....

Boost for business as site gains Enterprise Zone status (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 25 Nov 2015
Purbeck District Council has helped to secure the future of employment land in the district, thanks to a successful bid for Enterprise Zone status ... The granting of this status follows an application by the LEP to the Government in September 2015, developed by Purbeck District Council with the support of the HCA ... Councillor Cherry Brooks, Economy and Infrastructure Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council, said....

Swanage residents invited to have their say on housing requirements (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 24 Nov 2015
The feedback received will help Purbeck District Council to understand in more detail people's housing needs and aspirations, helping to shape the development of new homes, particularly low-cost affordable housing . Councillor Mike Lovell, Housing Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council, said....

Free parking in Purbeck this December (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 16 Nov 2015
On Saturday 5 December, Purbeck District Council and Wareham Town Council will be supporting Small Business Saturday, a UK-wide celebration of small businesses ... Purbeck District Council and Wareham Town Councils will also be waiving parking charges in their car parks on Monday 21, Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 December and Thursday 24 December....

Have your say on council services (Dorset County Council)

Edit Public Technologies 06 Nov 2015
Purbeck residents are being asked to have their say on their local area and the services provided by Purbeck District Council ... Councillor Gary Suttle, Leader of Purbeck District Council, said ... The survey can be completed at www.dorsetforyou.com/purbeck/have-your-say....

New register set up for people thinking of building their own home (Dorset County Council) ...

Edit Public Technologies 23 Oct 2015
Purbeck District Council has launched an online register for anyone interested in building a self-build home in the district ... Councillor Mike Lovell, Housing Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council, said. 'Purbeck District Council is committed to supporting access to both affordable and market housing for local people, and that includes supporting people wishing to build their own home.'....
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